When I have to start reading a book I want to know if it’s good or garbage, so I like to read some reviews. I don’t trust Goodreads, are there some alternatives?
When I have to start reading a book I want to know if it’s good or garbage, so I like to read some reviews. I don’t trust Goodreads, are there some alternatives?
Out of curiosity, why don’t you trust the reviews on Goodreads? he asks, having written many Goodreads reviews
Personally, I hate the over-the-top, long, drawn out reviews that are filled with gif reactions.
Also, I’ve come to realize that lots of people just don’t care if a story is well-written or not, as long as it has a major trope they enjoy. This leads to gushing reviews that I get pumped about, only to realize I can’t stand it because the author doesn’t no what an epithet is or how to use them, or has glaring issues that obviously haven’t been given a second glance at.
Mainly because it’s owned by Amazon and because I don’t like most of the reviews of the books I’ve read
I think it’s useful to sort by stars so you don’t just see the 5 star reviews at the top. That way you can see why the one or two star reader hated it and if that matches things you tend to dislike.
I’ve seen so many five-star reviews before a book is published of “I love this author can’t wait for this book to come out!” on there. I’ve also had enough times where I despise a book and goodreads loves it or vice versa that I just can’t trust the reviews.